I hesitate to talk too loudly about dealing with pests in the garden for fear that they may reek their revenge. The chickens and I have already had a summit on what’s acceptable scratching and what the consequences will be if they persist in flying the coup and digging up my new beds. The rabbits [...]
Part of a training course I participated in this week we were asked to reflect on an achievement we were proud of. That’s not a notion I dwell on too much, usually because I’m moving on to the next project or task. It was a hard exercise for me to face off with my inner [...]
No doubt that a certain food writer was a part inspiration in the name of this blog. It’s been a constant reminder of my intention to live a more balanced life and be as much a home-maker as a working professional. Almost six years on my “domestic” ambitions have become increasingly important as far as [...]
In my imagination I have a victorian walled kitchen garden that swaddles my crops and keeps them safe. In reality I have a patch that is exposed to the Wellington winds which on a bad day wreaks havoc and causes ruin. And if it’s not the wind that batters your precious berries it’s the birds [...]
I was invited to be a #veggiegeek on twitter a couple of weeks ago. I was first flattered then shocked at my realisation that yes indeed I have become serious about growing fruit and vegetables. I’m not expert by any means, I’m still learning and experimenting but this is the fourth year I’ve worked a [...]
Parts of our garden are prettied up to be the home to flowers whilst the largest proportion is left in its wild and natural state. Ian Emberson suggested in his poem that a weed is a flower in the wrong place. So what will be a weed in my cultivated beds is a true flower [...]
The Christchurch Earthquake has blown a massive hole into the insurance industry so renewing our house insurance this week meant paying double for our policy. It was an eye watering amount but one which we consider critical to protect out property should the worst befall us at any point in time. We rarely claim on [...]
We’ve been living through a patch of weather that’s given us dreary days which has put my photographic inspiration in a deep dark cloud. But yesterday the clouds finally parted and it was fun to get back in harness whilst out walking the dogs. Although the bush is still ravaged by the storms the forest [...]
I found myself stood for a few minutes the other day and swear I saw the landscape growing up around me. What was previously a wet and sagging lawn has turned into a green beast beating its chest and demanding attention. Just as well we’ve just had a long weekend that included Labour Day – [...]
Everywhere I look there is something that needs attention. The push and pull of Domestic Executive life in this last week is demanding but in a good way. Getting back into the swing of work has been challenging as there is so much more excitement to be had outside. But with Christmas get togethers starting to [...]
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